National University
National University is one of the one hundred thirty-eight private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in California. The campus is located in an urban area, in La Jolla.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 17,097 students attend the school. Every year 42% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students17,097 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio19:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate57% |
Nursing Programs
The National University Department of Nursing is intended to prepare nurses for the growing field of nursing. The nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
The program allows options designed to meet the variegated needs of students. These options include tracks that allow applicants new to nursing or Licensed Vocational Nurses can join the ASN or BSN tracks. Registered Nurses can attain their Bachelor’s Degree thorough the track offering RN completion.
Programs Include:
- Generic Entry (BSN)
- Accelerated Post-Bachelor Degree (BSN)
- RN Completion (BSN)
- LVN-to-BSN
Admissions Requirements:
- Application to the university
- Obtain a cumulative GPA of 2.75 from an accredited institution
- Submit a separate application for admission into a particular nursing track
- Test of Essential Academic Skills Score
- Proctored essay
Applicants should attend a Pre-Nursing Program Information Forum and arrange for a meeting with an Admissions Advisor to best describe the application and admissions procedures to the Nursing program.
Each application will be evaluated thorough a Calculation Worksheet by the admissions committee of the nursing department. The application packet of prospective students will be ranked in comparison with other applicants for that application period.
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 0 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 0 |
| Certificate | 0 | 0 |
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California College San Diego
7 miles away |
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University of San Diego
10 miles away |
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Point Loma Nazarene University
13 miles away |
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Brandman University
60 miles away |
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Concordia University-Irvine
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Vanguard University of Southern California
64 miles away |
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California Baptist University
71 miles away |
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Loma Linda University
79 miles away |
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Biola University
82 miles away |
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Western University of Health Sciences
84 miles away |
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offers 5 nursing programs |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges 09/01/1974 - Current |
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Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Senior College and University Commission 02/28/1977 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/21/2001 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/21/2001 - 05/01/2003 |
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Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels COA 05/30/2014 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $60 |
| Graduates | $60 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $362/credit | |
| In State Students | $362/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $362/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $416/credit | |
| In State Students | $416/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $416/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $16,290 | $16,290 | $16,290 |
| ADN | 70 | $25,340 | $25,340 | $25,340 |
| BSN | 125 | $45,250 | $45,250 | $45,250 |
| FNP | 50 | $20,800 | $20,800 | $20,800 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 52% of National University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 22% | $3,637 |
| Other Federal Grant | 9% | $400 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | -- | -- |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 4% | $3,800 |
| Federal Student Loans | 39% | $2,176 |
| Private Loans | 4% | $796 |
$23,232
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$25,056 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$27,247 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$25,424 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$27,247 |
| Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
7,877
Undergrads
9,220
Graduates
10,507
Women
6,590
Men
49%
Full-time
51%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
37% |
|
Hispanic |
26% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
12% |
|
Black/African American |
9% |
|
Asian |
8% |
|
Two or more races |
4% |
|
Non-resident alien |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
1% |
Relevant scholarships
- California State PTA Continuing Education Scholarship for School Nurses
- FNSNA Promise of Nursing Scholarships
- Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarships
- Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholarship Program
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and California state board of nursing.
